Always Almost

Every time it's just the same

It takes a minute to think of my name

But by the time it's in your head

You've moved on to the next person instead

You're onto someone else instead

Always almost

Always not quite

Always just behind

Never just right

Never yes, please

Always on second thought, you know

Nevermind

Nevermind

Every so often it's strange

I start to tell myself it's gonna change

But just when it feels like it will

That's when the rock will roll back down the hill

The rock always rolls back down the hill

Always almost

Always so close

Always no cigar

Never spot on

Never spotlight

Always shimmering less than

The other star

The other star

And I always expect something else

I always think this is my turn

I always come back for more

I guess I'll never learn

Cuz here I am back on the line

Here I am hoping I'll get what's mine

Don't know why I think that I might

Except it has to happen sometime, right

I know I have to be right

Always almost

Always next time

Always try again

Never give up

Never turn back

Always if not now

When

When

When